The animals famous for surviving the desert are facing a new challenge. Across parts of East and North Africa, herders and veterinarians say rising temperatures are taking a growing toll on camels, animals long known for surviving some of the world’s hottest and driest environments. Researchers are seeing more cases of heat stress, dehydration, and […]
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Even whale mothers seem to need a break sometimes. Scientists studying southern right whales have discovered a fascinating possible reason why some mothers float upside down while caring for their calves. At first, the behavior looked unusual and difficult to explain. After researchers reviewed hours of drone footage, however, they noticed an important pattern. The
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Coming home after several days away usually means unpacking bags, checking the mail, and returning to a familiar routine. For Mimmy Stranger, however, the surprise waiting in her bathroom was far more unusual. A pigeon had gathered twigs and leaves, built a nest inside her makeup bag, and laid two eggs on a shelf. Instead
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Indigenous clam gardens show that sustainable marine innovation is far from new. Long before modern engineering, Indigenous Nations along the Pacific Northwest Coast reshaped shorelines to increase shellfish harvests, support biodiversity, and care for coastal ecosystems. I find their knowledge remarkable because these ancient systems still offer valuable lessons about food security, climate resilience, and
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For more than 50 years, Patty has lived at the Bronx Zoo while generations of visitors watched her grow from a young elephant into one of New York’s most familiar animals. Now, at 57 years old, she may be approaching the biggest change of her life. Following the death of her longtime companion Happy, Patty
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I find it concerning that more juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are being discovered far north of their usual range, including Massachusetts and Atlantic Canada. Changing ocean temperatures and shifting currents may be carrying these endangered turtles into colder waters where survival becomes much harder. When temperatures suddenly fall, they can become cold-stunned. Their bodies
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